Swallowtail on Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis) photo

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20-AUG-2006

Swallowtail on Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis)

Came upon these yesterday in Cades Cove. Dick and I couldn't believe how bright these Cardinal Flowers were. The large bucks that have been hiding from the summer's heat have returned. We saw several and I'll put up a shot or two of them when I return. I'm headed north for a few days.

Nikon D2x ,Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
1/500s f/5.6 at 340.0mm iso500 with 1.7 TC attached full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

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Pierre		19-Jul-2017 20:57
Une splendide prise de vue de ce superbe papillon sur un très beau support floral! V

Jeff Real		12-Jul-2015 13:05
Such a special and perfect photograph. This brings joy into my soul ~V~

Alexander Kazakov		25-Feb-2015 07:55
Nice shot! Like the colors! V

Maxim Popykin		17-Jan-2007 13:53
wonderful moment

Guest		11-Dec-2006 17:14
Amazing color and clarity. The flower is fabulous, the butterfly adds a lot to the photo. Big vote!

Ann Cleeves		29-Nov-2006 00:43
A marvellous shot...so clear, colourful & beautiful.

Guest		06-Sep-2006 19:12
Seems so many lovely and pretty butterflies in your place Buz.. :) Just another fantastic capture of a beautiful critter :) V.

shatterbug		05-Sep-2006 06:36
Missed this one! This is really superb! Love the sharpness, colors, and dof! Vote.

Cindy Flood		26-Aug-2006 13:29
Stunning shot, Buz. v

Shayne		25-Aug-2006 23:54
Perfect Buz ~ very well done ~BAV~

Yi Feng		25-Aug-2006 02:19
Amazingly beautiful colors Buz. Excellent shot! V-

Guest		24-Aug-2006 22:38
Beautiful vibrant image, GMV.

Guest		24-Aug-2006 17:54
Beautiful image, stunning colours!GMV

Guest		23-Aug-2006 19:42
Brilliant colors. Lovely composition. Voted

Peter Stahl		23-Aug-2006 18:28
Super shot and composition! Excellent Buz!

Olaf Herrig		23-Aug-2006 17:35
Excellent butterfly macro! Vote!

s_barbour		23-Aug-2006 02:46
Spectacular!!! The colors are amazing and the composition superb! GMV!

carol j. phipps		23-Aug-2006 01:40
Simply perfect! Poetry! Vote.

Roe..		22-Aug-2006 23:59
outstanding..I love the colors and comp..v

Guest		22-Aug-2006 22:45
The colours and composition are absolutley stunning. That is a great lens you have - the bokeh is beautiful.

poetry666		22-Aug-2006 22:07
Wonderful shot Buz. Very colourful too!GMV.

wernere01		22-Aug-2006 22:07
Brilliant catch with unbelievable vivid colours. v

Guest		22-Aug-2006 21:30
Lovely colors, Buz very nice indeed

pda_pin		22-Aug-2006 20:49
Really excellent capture. Great vivid colors.

Guest		22-Aug-2006 17:54
Awesome shot! Robin

Besati		22-Aug-2006 16:47
Terrific capture!!! Composition, color and clarity are all top notch.

De'Carr Studio		22-Aug-2006 16:39
It's all been said!! Voted

Karen Stuebing		22-Aug-2006 11:35
Definite V. Beautiful flowers and detailed capture of the swallowtail. They'll be gone soon. :(

Steven Jusczyk		22-Aug-2006 07:50
Just superb, Buz!

purpod		22-Aug-2006 03:19
Spectacular, Buz!! Gorgeous capture ~ GMV2. And travel safely ~

Guest		22-Aug-2006 02:42
Wonderful color and great capture. Vote

Lloyd & Sandy Spitalnik		22-Aug-2006 01:52
Fabulous colors! Cardinal flowers are blooming in CP too, but we haven't seen a swallowtail on one yet! Gorgeous shot - VOTE Sandy

Guest		22-Aug-2006 01:27
Perfect!! vote

Breland		22-Aug-2006 00:30
Excellent color Buz. Great detail!

Guest		21-Aug-2006 23:29
Love the colours...nice shot Buz

Char		21-Aug-2006 22:01
How many ways can you say, "Perfect!" This is one of the most beautiful compositions I've ever seen, Buz. GMV

petesie		21-Aug-2006 21:53
The flower alone would have been a beautiful photo, but the butterfly takes it over the top.

Beverly Wickersham		21-Aug-2006 21:49
Beautiful shot. Great color. Nice detail on that swallowtail. They are pretty fidgety. GMV

laine82		21-Aug-2006 21:47
Love the brightness, Buz.

tomandlinda		21-Aug-2006 21:31
Very nice capture. Tom

Barb		21-Aug-2006 21:02
Beautifl color and contrast

marie-jose wolff		21-Aug-2006 19:55
magnificent this deep red flower and the black butterfly ! wonderful contrast !

Johnny JAG		21-Aug-2006 18:53
Wonderful vibrant colours, voted

Michael Shpuntov		21-Aug-2006 18:03
Very beautiful shot Buz. Great colors, excellent composition.

Guest		21-Aug-2006 17:39
Full agreement with everyone, beautiful capture !!!

Guest		21-Aug-2006 17:33
Love the saturated colors, Buz..V

akleja		21-Aug-2006 17:10
Beautiful picture. Fantastic colours! Vote!!!

QUERIDO		21-Aug-2006 17:00
nice shot

Guest		21-Aug-2006 15:46
Superb composition and magnificent colors. Very fine shot. Voted.

Gayle P. Clement		21-Aug-2006 15:27
Beautiful brilliant flowers. Enjoy your travels and keep safe.

Bryan Murahashi		21-Aug-2006 15:08
Voting! Beautiful capture with vivid colors.

Bob Foisel		21-Aug-2006 15:07
I agree with Caveman Lee, about this one. Gmv too.

caveman_lee		21-Aug-2006 14:33
So nice. Impressive shot with vivid color and surreal DOF. GMV

Eckhart Derschmidt		21-Aug-2006 14:18
Great one. Very deeply saturated colours! The black butterdly is beautiful (We have only yellow/black striped swallowtails)

Focus		21-Aug-2006 14:17
Stunning and superb shot..........GMV

Katie Chew		21-Aug-2006 13:45
Beautiful color!

Naomi		21-Aug-2006 13:45
Wow, yes, very bright! The green background is very nice, and of course the butterfly makes it perfect. GMV

Mindy McNaugher		21-Aug-2006 13:38
Absolutely stunning!!!! Love the saturated colors! Spectacular details and DoF! A huge vote!

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